Anti Piracy

The Business Software Alliance reported that, in 2004, an incredible thirty-five percent of software used worldwide was unlicensed, pirated, or counterfeit. Additionally, many users of counterfeit and unlicensed software are not aware that their software is not genuine.

The negative impact of software piracy is not limited to these consumers, who spend millions each year on software. It also has a negative impact on local and regional economies, as well as the global economy. A report* from the market research firm IDC found that, if the global software piracy rate was lowered just 10 percent over the next 4 years, this would contribute a total of 2.4 million new jobs and $400 billion in economic growth to the global economy.

Bell Micro supports efforts that aim to strengthen local, national, and global economies and to provide customers with software that helps them realise their full potential.

Our Commitment to Anti-Piracy

Bell Micro is committed to the supply of, and promoting the use of, only genuine Microsoft software. As part of the overall effort to raise awareness, Bell Micro is working closely with channel partners to educate consumers on the increasing risks associated with acquiring and installing counterfeit software. So when you deal with Bell Micro you can be assured that you are always selling genuine software to your customers.

Don’t get caught out

Get your customers to check the authenticity of their software today. Genuine Microsoft software will always have a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label, the Microsoft Anti-piracy ‘How to Tell’ site has a full list of COAs for your customers to compare against. 

If they have been the victim of receiving counterfeit software, they can report the suspected piracy using the Reporting Software Piracy Form.